Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Jonathan M. Blocker has joined the firm as an associate focusing on areas such as professional liability and medical malpractice, construction, aviation, liquor liability, and cyber and data breach liability matters. “I am excited to join Christian & Small. Being fairly new to Birmingham, I feel privileged to … Read More
The Eleventh Circuit recently issued an important decision related to the application of the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“ADTPA”) in class actions brought in federal court. Lisk v. Lumber One Wood Preserving, LLC, 792 F.3d 1331 (2015). The suit arose from a contract dispute between plaintiff Lisk and a fence installation contractor which called … Read More
This is the second and final post in a two-part series on practical rules of evidence by Christian & Small Associate W. Steven Nichols. Click here to read Part I. Several years ago, Bobby Black, one of the finest trial lawyers Alabama has ever known, prepared a handout for a talk at the Alabama Defense Lawyers … Read More
This is the first post in a two-part series on practical rules of evidence by Christian & Small Associate W. Steven Nichols. Part II will be published on Friday, Dec. 4. “When I was young I could remember everything, whether it happened or not. Now that I am old I find that I can only remember … Read More
The attorneys and staff members of Christian & Small wish you and yours a warm, festive, happy Thanksgiving! Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27, so that our employees can celebrate the holiday with their families.
Partner LaBella S. Alvis was recently honored by the National Diversity Council with one of its “Top 15 Business Women in Alabama” awards. She received this recognition during its inaugural Alabama Women’s Conference at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel on Wednesday, Nov. 18. During the luncheon, Alvis was one of three panelists, … Read More
In a society that places high value on intellectual achievement and top ranking positions, Christian & Small is proud to have an award that is all about celebrating people who are fun, perky, honest, giving, compassionate, graceful, determined, cheerful, faithful, loyal, smart and selfless. Our Terri Lowrey Spirit Award was inspired by and created for … Read More
To all who have served and to those who still do, the attorneys and staff of Christian & Small want to express our heartfelt thanks for all that you do and have done to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. We would also like to recognize our own veterans: Partner Thomas W. Christian, Partner Clarence … Read More
Christian & Small LLP is pleased to announce the firm has earned a First Tier Ranking in the 2016 Edition of the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” Rankings. The First Tier Ranking is determined through a combination of hard data, peer reviews and client assessments. Christian & Small received a First Tier … Read More
